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- The 3rd InnoEX and 21st Spring Electronics Fair concluded successfully today, attracting some 88,000 buyers from 148 countries and regions.- One of the highlights of this year's InnoEX were the low-altitude economic solutions, which generated significant interest and attracted enquiries and business discussions from global buyers, including those from emerging markets.- Over half of InnoEX and Spring Electronics Fair respondents intend to expand into emerging markets, including ASEAN, Mainland China and the Middle East.- 40% survey respondents at the Spring Electronics Fair expect their overall sales to increase in the next one to two years, while half of all respondents are confident that they can maintain the current level.HONG KONG, Apr 16, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – The 3rd InnoEX, co-organised by the Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau of the HKSAR Government and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), alongside the 21st HKTDC Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition), concluded successfully today. The four-day exhibitions attracted some 88,000 buyers from 148 countries and regions. Apart from local visitors, the fairs welcomed buyers mainly from Mainland China, India, Japan, Korea and Taiwan.Sophia Chong, HKTDC Deputy Executive Director, said, “As the two core events of the Business of Innovation and Technology Week (BIT Week), InnoEX and the Spring Electronics Fair attracted some 88,000 visitors from Hong Kong, Mainland China and overseas. By showcasing the latest smart solutions and R&D achievements to international buyers, exhibitors initiated numerous regional business collaborations and discussions, while exploring new markets successfully. The exhibitions further advanced Hong Kong's development as an international I&T hub and reinforced its status as a global trade centre, demonstrating Hong Kong's advantages of connecting with both the Mainland and the world.”This year's InnoEX focused on five major technology areas, namely the low-altitude economy, AI, robotics, cybersecurity, and smart mobility, aiming to address pain points for both large and small and medium-sized enterprises and bring new development opportunities for them. Among the technology solutions, the low-altitude economy was particularly popular, attracting the attention of many buyers.InnoEX brought together the latest innovative R&D and solutions from around the world. The Smart Hong Kong Pavilion, set up by the Digital Policy Office, had over a hundred I&T achievements closely related to the lives of citizens, including I&T solutions from 20 government bureaux and departments, and award-winning solutions from multiple I&T competitions.In addition, there were multiple local pavilions, 17 pavilions from 16 provinces and municipalities in the Mainland, and overseas pavilions, including from Canada and the United Kingdom, the French 'So French So Innovative' pavilion, and the Smart Cities Council from Australia. The fair also attracted tertiary institutions and big companies which participated as independent exhibitors, including China Mobile Hong Kong, Huawei, IBM, and more. The exhibitors showcased their technological solutions in different fields and successfully attracted many buyers to discuss cooperation.Exhibitors expand into new markets while buyers actively sourceZeng Quanhong, Manager of Marketing Department, Vertaxi, stated that the company showcased its electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft at InnoEX, establishing relationships with some 30 potential buyers from ASEAN, Canada, Europe, India, UAE, and Hong Kong. "InnoEX is a quality platform with high foot traffic which has broadened our horizons. For example, after communicating with buyers from Thailand, we learned that the aircraft could be applied to local tourism services in Thailand, helping us explore new markets. Our participation this year was very successful, and we will definitely return next year."Australian buyer Spacious Property Development Group (Spacious) looked for technologies that can help reduce hotel operating costs at InnoEX, and was particularly interested in automated delivery robots, cleaning robots, and vending machines offered by exhibitors from Mainland China and Hong Kong respectively. Angela Liang, Managing Director of Spacious, said, "InnoEX provided us with an excellent opportunity to introduce innovative technologies to the Australian market, especially now that the United States has increased tariffs, prompting suppliers around the world to actively explore other new markets."In addition, some exhibitors successfully established important partnerships through InnoEX. Among them, Philippine buyer Digital Pilipinas and International Digital Economies Association signed a distribution agreement with the United Kingdom’s exhibitor Unifi.id to introduce Unifi.id's smart card system for buildings to the Philippines, with hopes of expanding into other emerging markets in the future. Xi’an Meinan Biotechnology Co. Ltd also signed a strategic cooperation agreement with H & Y Building Decoration Electrical Engineering (HK). The partnership aims to enhance the quality of construction projects in Hong Kong and internationally by utilising Meinan’s waterproof mortar technology, promoting sustainable development.The Spring Electronics Fair showcased a variety of products, focusing on products and solutions in the fields of smart home, health tech and wearable devices and the exhibition attracted buyers from around the world and helped exhibitors expand into new markets. Many companies launched new products at the Electronics Fair, including Guangzhou’s Havit Technology, which introduced a hat with headphone functionality utilising air conduction technology and a patented design. Qingdao’s Thunderobot Technology, a subsidiary of Haier Group, made its debut in Asia outside of Mainland China with its smart glasses.At the fair, Shenzhen Antop Technology Co. from Mainland China, showcased air purifiers designed for households with pets. The company's International Business Development Manager, Bojia Yang, said, "In the past, the US market accounted for over 80% of our business. With the increase in US tariffs, we are actively expanding our global operations and exploring new markets, targeting Asia, Europe, and South America. We have made contact with many potential buyers from India and South America at the exhibition, and in the first two days, we received about 50 potential leads, with at least one third showing significant collaboration potential." The company is also discussing a contract for an order valued at approximately USD2.5 million.Additionally, Hong Kong medical technology exhibitor CYBERMED, is currently discussing business deals with two buyers from Mainland China and the Middle East, with each order valued at approximately USD200,000.American buyer DeWalt Mobile Solutions, which produces and sells mobile phone accessories, sourced products at Spring Electronics Fair. Its Director of International Operation, Danny Lo, said, "We are a leading brand in the US and plan to purchase products worth USD500,000 to USD1 million at the electronics fair. Face-to-face communication with suppliers during this crucial sourcing time and discuss business in response to the tariff situations with them was especially important for us."Four thematic days to explore the latest industry developments, with industry leaders sharing their insightsDuring InnoEX and Spring Electronics Fair, several conferences and seminars focused on hot technology topics were held, including the Tech-Driven Industry and Economy Conference, powered by the HKSAR Government's Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises, which brought together government officials from various countries and regions to discuss how policy measures can promote industrial development. Participants also shared successful policy measures and emerging trends in various countries.Talent is crucial to promoting the development of the I&T ecosystem and, this year, InnoEX and the Spring Electronics Fair jointly hosted “Exhibitors Meet Talents” to assist exhibitors in recruiting professionals and attract people who were interested in exploring job opportunities and engage with employers in the I&T industry.Half of respondents intend to expand into emerging marketsTo further understand the development trends of the I&T and electronics industries, HKTDC appointed an independent survey agency to interview 315 InnoEX and 642 Spring Electronics Fair exhibitors and buyers during the exhibitions. The key results are as follows:InnoEX and Spring Electronics Fair- 50.7% of respondents from InnoEX and Spring Electronics Fair expressed their intention to expand into emerging markets, including ASEAN countries, Mainland China and the Middle East.InnoEX- 33% of respondents believe that the greatest strength of Hong Kong's innovation and technology sector is its unique position as an intermediary between the world and Mainland China. This s followed by having a highly skilled and multicultural talent pool (25.1%) and a robust and efficient financial market (24.6%).- 68.8% of surveyed Hong Kong exhibitors believe that FinTech is the strongest and most advantageous field of I&T in Hong Kong, followed by Smart Cities (18.2%).Spring Electronics Fair- 40% of respondents expect their companies’ overall sales to increase in the next one to two years. Additionally, 50.5% expect to maintain the current overall sales figures, while less than 10% anticipate a decline.- Nearly 30% of respondents believe that compared to traditional electronic products and household appliances, consumers are willing to pay a premium of 21% to 30% more for products that are compatible with smart home or AI applications.In addition, the 2nd Hong Kong World Youth Science Conference brought together top experts, including Nobel Prize winning scholars, to discuss various innovation and science fields. The World Internet Conference Asia-Pacific Summit, held in Hong Kong for the first time, also attracted nearly a thousand participants from all over the world to discuss the latest trends in areas such as AI, digital finance, digital government and smart living, creating synergies with BIT Week events.Photo download: https://bit.ly/3YA7Y75The 3rd InnoEX and the 21st Spring Electronics Fair concluded successfully today, attracting some 88,000 buyers from 148 countries and regions.The Low-altitude Economy zone presented drone and aircraft solutions from various companies, attracting many potential buyers.The Tech-Driven Industry and Economy Conference brought together government officials from Mainland China, Hong Kong and abroad to share how technology drives industry and economic development.With the World Internet Conference (WIC) Asia-Pacific Summit also taking place in Hong Kong, Zhuang Rongwen, Chair of WIC and Minister of Cyberspace Administration of China (middle) visited InnoEX to explore the innovations presented by exhibitors, including a showcase at the Digital Policy Office's Smart Hong Kong Pavilion.Robotics was one of the highlights at this year’s InnoEX. Pictured is a robot at the Beijing Zhongguancun pavilion.Australia’s Smart Cities Council participated in InnoEX for the first time, bringing cybersecurity and AI compliance solutions.At the Spring Electronics Fair, a Tech Trends Symposium was held with the theme "AI on the Go: A New Era of Intelligent Wearable Electronics", inviting industry leaders to discuss how wearable devices such as smart glasses and smart rings are reshaping people’s work and lifestyles.Several companies launched new products during the Spring Electronics Fair, including Havit Technology which unveiled a hat with headphone functionality using air conduction technology and a patented design.Spring Electronics Fair’s Digital Entertainment Experiential Zone returned this year, offering e-sports and interactive gaming experiences provided by game developers, including Refract’s VR boxing game.WebsitesInnoEX: innoex.hktdc.com/enHong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition): hkelectronicsfairse.hktdc.com/enMedia enquiriesYuan Tung Financial Relations:Salina ChengTel: (852) 3428 2362Email: salcheng@yuantung.com.hkHing-fung WongTel: (852) 3428 3122Email: hfwong@yuantung.com.hkHKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:Sharon HaTel: (852) 2584 4575Email: sharon.mt.ha@hktdc.orgJohnny TsuiTel: (852) 2584 4395Email: johnny.cy.tsui@hktdc.orgClayton Lau Tel: (852) 2584 4472Email: clayton.y.lauw@hktdc.orgAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

吉隆坡，2025年4月17日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 4月16日,万利集团（以下简称"万利"或"集团"）之上市实体 CBL International Limited（以下简称"公司"或"CBL"）（美国纳斯达克交易所代码 ：BANL），亚太地区知名燃油供应服务商，今天公布截至2024年12月31日的全年业绩。财务表现概览截至2024年12月31日，公司报告全年合并收入为5.925亿美元，较2023年的4.359亿美元增长35.9%。这一增长主要得益于销售量增长38.1%，归因于年内新客户的增加、供应网络扩展至更多港口，以及更广泛的客户群，除集装箱班轮营运商外，还涵盖散货船舶及油气船舶。由于市场环境充满挑战，公司于2024年录得净亏损387万美元，2023年净收入为113万美元，产生亏损的原因主要是毛利由2023年的721万美元下降25.5%至2024年的537万美元，以及运营费用由2023年的555万美元增加56.8%至2024年的870万美元。公司采取以销量驱动的增长策略，在竞争及价格压力加剧的市场下提供更具优势的价格。但此策略在增加销售量及扩大市场份额的同时也导致利润率收窄。除毛利率下降外，公司产生净亏损的原因也来自业务扩展和生物燃料运营费用，与提升环境、社会、管治（ESG）相关的额外费用，以及利息开支的增加，惟部分被所得税开支减少所抵销。财务业绩反映了燃油加注行业不断变化的状态及公司为扩大客户群及地域增长所作的持续投资，此等措施预计有助公司于市况恢复正常时提升其长期市场地位。公司每股盈利由2023年0.045美元下降至2024年每股亏损0.136美元。现金及现金等价物由截至2023年12月31日的740万美元增加8.3%至截至2024年12月31日的802万美元。在充满挑战时期扩充业务CBL International于2024年的重点是业务扩充，尤其面对地缘政治局势紧张带来重重挑战的行业环境，如红海危机和中东紧张局势升温。公司的服务网络已从 2023年3月首次公开募股时的36个港口扩展至2024年底的超过60个港口，遍布亚太区、欧洲、非洲和中美洲。中国、香港、马来西亚、新加坡及南韩的收入按年大幅增长。公司于毛里裘斯、巴拿马及印度新增主要港口，进一步扩大全球覆盖范围。业务扩展体现在为全球12大集装箱班轮公司的其中9家公司提供服务，占全球集装箱班轮船队运力近60%。公司在欧洲的扩展聚焦加强欧亚贸易航线的跨区域服务组合，增长归因于其在阿姆斯特丹-鹿特丹-安特卫普（ARA）地区更强大的业务据点以及2023年底新成立的爱尔兰办事处，提升了当地采购能力。公司亦注重客户多元化，2024财年非集装箱班轮占总收入的份额增加，五大客户的销售集中度下降。关键亮点之一是公司致力推动可持续发展，带动生物燃料销售激增628.8%，销量激增603.0%。在香港、中国和马来西亚引入B24生物燃料（76%的化石燃料，24%的食用油甲酯）减少了20%的温室气体排放量，于2023年获得ISCC EU和ISCC Plus认证。这符合绿色航运解决方案的全球趋势，并将CBL定位为可持续燃料物流的先驱。CBL战略升级了信息科技系统，落实实时订单追踪、数据分析及工作流程自动化，以提高效率。公司亦加强了信贷风险管理，并改善营运资金管理，以增加保理设施及现金结余，通过定价策略及港口网络调整应对宏观经济挑战。此外，CBL通过私募配售等方式进入资本市场来扩大资金来源，提高了财务灵活性，以支持增长计划。前景乐观及客户忠诚策略尽管录得净亏损，但集团的管理层对未来仍保持乐观，将目前的行业挑战视为树立抵御能力及提升客户忠诚度的机会。在审慎评估美国最新关税政策，以及其他宏观事件，如地缘政治紧张局势、监管变化及全球贸易动态变化等对经济及燃油行业的影响时，公司相信其广泛的全球网络主要集中于亚洲区内及欧亚贸易路线，有助减轻潜在不利影响。由于公司在美国港口无业务，相关政策对近期的影响有限。公司港口的战略扩张、客户群多元化以及对可持续发展计划的承诺，旨在当市场环境改善时带来增长。通过投资新港口并扩大关键行业伙伴的关系网络，公司的目标是确保长期伙伴关系，随着全球贸易稳定及盈利能力改善，巩固其市场地位。管理层总结及未来展望公司董事长兼首席执行官谢威廉博士表示："尽管当下充满挑战，但我们对扩大服务网络、提高销售量及探索可持续发展产品的策略充满信心。我们对新港口、多元化客户及可持续燃料的投资持续为未来增长奠定基础。相信凭借我们的实力，必定能赢得客户信任，待市场复苏时获得可观的收益，助力CBL于未来数年取得重大成功。"展望未来，CBL将继续专注于市场扩张，尤其是生物燃料领域，并加强其全球供应网络。公司致力于提高运营效率并实现可持续增长。网络直播详情CBL International Limited（纳斯达克：BANL）诚邀您参加线上发布会，就公司截至2024年12月31日止年度财务业绩作出讨论。活动：2024年全年业绩线上发布会日期和时间：2025年4月17日（星期四）马来西亚时间/香港时间上午10:00-11:00 2025年4月16日（星期三）美国东部时间晚上10:00–11:00网络直播详情：线上发布会可通过以下链接观看直播。网络直播链接：英文：https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/99dbfk3g中文：https://webcast.roadshowchina.cn/K1E3N2VMdGJ6RXNRSk5pSGltNzJLZz09二维码： 英文 普通話关于万利集团万利集团成立于 2015 年，以CBL International Limited（纳斯达克：BANL）在纳斯达克股票市场上市。我们致力于为客户提供一站式燃油供应服务，被业内称为燃油供应服务商。截至2025年4月 16日，我们主要通过当地实体供货商为船舶提供燃油加注服务，遍布比利时、中国、香港、印度、日本、韩国、马来西亚、毛里裘斯、巴拿马、菲律宾、新加坡、台湾、泰国、土耳其和越南，共覆盖超过60个港口。集团积极推动可持续燃料，并已取得ISCC EU和ISCC Plus认证。如欲了解更多信息，请到集团网站 https://www.banle-intl.com 浏览。前瞻性声明本公吿中的某些陈述并非历史事实，而是前瞻性陈述。前瞻性陈述一般使用"相信"、"可能"、"可以"、"将要"、"估计"、"继续"、"预期"、"打算"、"期望"、"计划"、"应该"、"将会"、"规划"、"未来"、"展望"、"潜力"、"预测"等类似词语来预测或表达未来事件或趋势或不属于历史事项的陈述，但不使用这些词语并不意味著陈述并非前瞻性。这些前瞻性陈述包括但不限于对其他绩效指标的估计和预测，以及对市场机会的预测。这些信息涉及已知和未知的风险和不确定性，并基于各种假设（无论本新闻稿中是否指明）以及BANL管理层的当前预期，而非对实际业绩的预测。这些前瞻性陈述仅供帮助目的，不得被任何投资者作为且不得被依赖为对事实或可能性的担保、保证、预测或确凿陈述。实际事件和情况难以或不可能预测，也会与假设不同。许多实际事件和情况不在BANL的控制范围内。一些重要因素可能导致实际结果与任何前瞻性陈述存在实质性差异，包括国内外商业、燃料价格和关税、市场、金融、政治、法律环境、地缘政治及其他导致燃料价格发生重大变化的事件的影响。公司没有义务公开更新或修改任何前瞻性陈述来反映随后发生的事件或情况或预期的变化，法律可能要求者除外。尽管公司认为该等前瞻性陈述中表达的预期合理，但不能向您保证此类预期最终正确无误。公司提醒投资者实际结果可能与预期结果存在重大差异，并鼓励投资者细阅公司的注册声明和向SEC提交的其他文件所载可能影响其未来业绩的其他因素。如需更多资讯，请联系：CBL International Limited电邮：investors@banle-intl.com纵横财经公关顾问有限公司郑松雪 电话：(852) 2864 4834欧阳蔚雯 电话：(852) 2114 4913电邮： sprg_cbl@sprg.com.hk Copyright 2025 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.

HONG KONG, Apr 16, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – The Payment Cards Group Limited (“PCG”), a cloud-native payment processor and acquirer, achieved several significant milestones in business development during the first quarter of this year. Notably, its digital payment acceptance business, Yedpay, has established partnership with a government-selected taxi fleet operator. Additionally, its startup business, A3A, Asia’s 1st cloud-based processing and settlement platform, has been selected as a member of the HK Tech 300, a large-scale flagship innovation and entrepreneurship program organized by City University of Hong Kong. Furthermore, PCG members were invited to represent the payment industry, sharing insights on industry trends and future technology prospects with various sectors, thereby continuing to promote the development of payment technology in Hong Kong from multiple aspects.Fruitful business cooperation empowers industry ecosystemRegarding business cooperation, Yedpay has recently achieved multiple breakthroughs:- Deepening cooperation with Visa to lead payment innovationAs an official acquirer and principal member of Visa, Yedpay was invited by Visa Singapore to share its successful case, demonstrating how it leverages Visa Acceptance Solutions to foster payment innovation and market expansion. With Visa Acceptance Solutions, Yedpay has successfully broadened its market offerings, enabling merchants to rapidly expand their market reach and further strengthening its competitiveness in the cross-border payments industry.(Captured from Visa Acceptance Solutions’ website)- Joining forces with Big Boss Taxi to revolutionize taxi paymentsIn the local market, Yedpay has formed a strategic partnership with Big Boss Taxi, one of the government-selected taxi fleet operators, to facilitate a cashless society in Hong Kong. Yedpay will provide Big Boss Taxi’s taxis with an innovative digital payment system that seamlessly connects taxi meters and payment terminals, supporting various digital payment methods, and bringing a smoother and more efficient taxi experience to local residents and tourists. Big Boss Taxi will gradually begin service in July this year, and each taxi will be equipped with a payment terminal, enabling digital fare payments for passengers.- Partnering with DBS Hong Kong to optimize merchant servicesAdditionally, Yedpay’s collaboration with DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited (“DBS Hong Kong”) is progressing steadily. Following the launch of the “DBS MAX Merchant Solutions,” a one-stop solution for managing sales operations, Beatrice Tai, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of PCG, was invited by DBS Hong Kong SME Banking to participate in an International Women’s Day campaign last month, where she shared her insights and leadership experience as a female leader in the payment industry, demonstrating women’s leadership in the FinTech sector.A3A, has officially become part of the CityU HK Tech 300, further affirming its technological capabilityIn addition to receiving recognition from business partners, PCG’s innovation capability has also received endorsement from academia. Shortly after its launch, PCG’s startup member, A3A, was awarded the “Hong Kong ICT Awards 2024: FinTech Bronze Award.” In March 2025, it has officially become a member of the “HK Tech 300,” a large-scale flagship innovation and entrepreneurship program organized by City University of Hong Kong. This opportunity aligns perfectly with PCG’s commitment to drive innovation within the payment technology industry. As the first startup in Hong Kong to develop a cutting-edge payment processing system, A3A leverages its innovative financial cloud solutions to facilitate seamless end-to-end payment processing for major card schemes through a single API. This technological breakthrough significantly reduces the costs and complexities involved in payment processing. Through HK Tech 300, A3A will leverage the world-class resources and network offered by the program to foster diverse development opportunities, further driving innovation in the payment technology industry.In addition, PCG members were recently invited to participate in an online FinTech seminar hosted by the HKU School of Professional and Continuing Education (“HKU SPACE”), where they discussed future development trends in digital payments and FinTech, further consolidating PCG’s leadership in academia and the industry.PCG is now officially listed on the InvestHK website, demonstrating its industry leadershipPCG has been officially listed on the Invest Hong Kong (“InvestHK”) website. This recognition not only demonstrates the Hong Kong government’s strong endorsement of PCG’s technological capability, but also acknowledges its contributions to driving the digital transformation of the payment industry, highlighting its leading position in Hong Kong’s FinTech sector. Moving forward, PCG will fully leverage the business resources and network provided by InvestHK to strengthen cooperation with global financial institutions and enterprises, and accelerate the penetration of its payment solutions in Hong Kong and Asian markets. (Captured from InvestHK’s website)Looking ahead, PCG will continue to strengthen cooperation with the government, business partners and academic institutions. By optimizing the payment ecosystem through technological innovation, PCG aims to provide merchants and consumers with smarter and more efficient solutions, striving to become a leader in Asia’s payment technology industry.About Payment Cards Group (“PCG")The Payment Cards Group Limited (“PCG”) is an innovative and leading payment technology company with operations in Singapore, Hong Kong and the Asia-Pacific region. Established in 2016, PCG has become an acquirer with principal memberships in all major card schemes and e-wallet networks. Yedpay, a member of PCG, has firmly established itself as a digital payment acceptance business in Hong Kong. Meanwhile, A3A, another member of PCG, has developed a cloud-native payment processing platform that operates through RESTful APIs, significantly reducing costs and streamlining complex processes while providing users with real-time transaction data and insights. As an acquiring processor, PCG serves as the backbone infrastructure of the entire payment industry by its Asia’s 1st cloud-based processing and settlement platform. Rooted in Hong Kong with a global vison, PCG seeks to empower merchants with cutting-edge payment technology solutions and drive high-quality development in the global payment ecosystem. For more information, please visit PCG’s website:https://www.yedpay.com/en/For media enquiries, please contact:The Payment Cards Group LimitedAlice SiuEmail: alice.siu@a3a.globalTel: (852) 9192 8145 AJA (IR and Communications)Avy YuEmail: avy.yu@ajacapital.com.hkTel: (852) 9500 4443Eudice LawEmail: eudice.law@ajacapital.com.hkTel: (852) 9326 1113 Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

HONG KONG, Apr 16, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Today's logistics industry is experiencing a wave of intelligent transformation. Recently, industry leader Reitar Logtech (NASDAQ: RITR) partnered with AI pioneer NEXX to announce a renewed strategic collaboration. Both parties will leverage their resource strengths to launch the first humanoid robot designed specifically for logistics operations in Hong Kong, revolutionizing logistics operations and creating a new smart logistics ecosystem for the future.As a comprehensive development platform focused on logistics assets, Reitar's Property + Logistics Technology (PLT) one-stop solution successfully integrates resources from logistics property development to service provision, delivering cutting-edge logistics solutions that lead industry trends. In this collaboration, Reitar has leveraged its deep insights into the pain points of the industry to guide the development of the humanoid robot "Adam," providing diverse scenarios and needs within the ecosystem to ensure seamless integration of outcomes with actual operations. Reitar will incorporate NEXX's advanced technology in AI, especially the LLM model-driven NEXXBot logistics brain, to endow "Adam" with intelligent decision-making capabilities in logistics. By learning autonomously in real environments, "Adam" will have an optimized design for its motion control center, utilizing advanced control algorithms and high-precision sensor technology, driven by the AI agent under NEXXBot, enabling 'Adam' to execute complex tasks such as handling, sorting, and shelving with precision, significantly enhancing logistics operational efficiency.As the collaboration progresses, "Adam" is set to be fully applied in logistics warehouse. With its intelligent and automated operating methods, it will take on core tasks of cargo handling, sorting, and shelving across multiple scenarios, playing various roles in smart logistics warehouses and achieving leapfrog development. Meanwhile, the successful application of "Adam" will serve as a model for the industry's intelligent transformation, setting a new benchmark for the entire sector and accelerating its transition towards greater intelligence and efficiency. Both parties look forward to contributing unique innovative solutions for the smart transformation of the global logistics industry, truly realizing fully unmanned operations and helping the industry achieve breakthrough development globally.Images Download:http://bit.ly/3Y0mFA6About Reitar LogtechReitar Logtech successfully listed on the NASDAQ in 2024 and is a comprehensive development platform focused on logistics assets, as well as a pioneer in the Property + Logistics Technology (PLT) solution industry. Reitar Logtech possesses unmatched pioneering advantages, with a one-stop operating model and extensive business knowledge and experience, establishing a comprehensive customer base for steady expansion. We provide integrated solutions for asset value enhancement and logistics technology, linking assets, technology, and the logistics industry to improve clients' operational efficiency and economic benefits, achieving comprehensive integration of the industry.About NEXXNEXX is a technology company specializing in LLM (Large Language Models) and AI agents, committed to reshaping smart logistics and supply chain management. The self-developed AI agent NEXXBot is empowered by NEXX's proprietary vertical LLM, the NEXX language model (NexxLM), capable of understanding, formulating, and executing complex warehouse operations tasks with simple natural language commands. NEXX AI agents not only possess core abilities such as intelligent scheduling, demand forecasting, and automatic optimization but also combine multimodal data analysis with reinforcement learning algorithms to continuously enhance logistics operational efficiency. Its agent-based AI architecture breaks traditional software limitations, achieving flexible operations and real-time intelligent decision-making, helping enterprises reduce costs and increase efficiency. In this long-underdeveloped industry, NEXX is leading the path to change towards a smarter and more sustainable future. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

BANGKOK, Apr 17, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Life Below Labs, an emerging yeast microbiology startup in Southeast Asia, has officially launched its first production facility in Bangkok, Thailand. Doubling as the company’s headquarters and central production hub, the state-of-the-art lab is dedicated to the innovation, preservation, and large-scale cultivation of fresh brewer’s yeast—offering local craft breweries unrivaled access to high-quality, locally produced fermentation cultures.The facility is equipped with cutting-edge yeast cultivation and quality control systems, including deep freeze storage that adheres to the rigorous standards of national microbial culture banks. This robust infrastructure allows Life Below Labs to preserve yeast cultures at a professional-grade level—ensuring a reliable supply of fresh, high-performance yeast customized to meet the evolving needs of Southeast Asia’s craft beer industry.Engineered for the production of commercial-grade fresh yeast, the lab empowers brewers with superior fermentation consistency, enhanced cell viability, and greater precision in shaping the flavor and aroma profiles of their beer—delivering a distinct edge over conventional dry yeast alternatives.Yeast plays a pivotal role in brewing, deeply influencing a beer’s aroma, flavor profile, and mouthfeel. However, access to fresh, high-quality yeast remains limited in Southeast Asia—hampered by import regulations, supply chain constraints, and the high costs of sourcing from overseas markets like the U.S., Europe, and Australia. Life Below Labs is breaking down these barriers by offering regionally produced, premium-grade fresh yeast specifically crafted to meet the needs of Southeast Asia’s growing craft beer industry.“This facility opens the door for brewers to push creative boundaries and redefine what’s possible in craft beer,” said Alan Edwards, Founder of Life Below Labs. “Fresh, high-quality yeast is a game-changer—enhancing flavor complexity, improving fermentation control, and ensuring batch-to-batch consistency. Our mission is to empower breweries across the region with the tools they need to innovate boldly and deliver exceptional, distinctive beers to their customers.”Backed by decades of combined expertise in bioprocess development and scale-up, Life Below Labs brings deep specialization in fresh yeast fermentation to Southeast Asia’s brewing scene. Founder Alan Edwards and business advisor Thanit Apipatana, both graduates of Imperial College London with backgrounds in Bioengineering and Biochemistry, respectively, lead the team.Trained to uphold rigorous quality standards, the Life Below Labs team ensures meticulous process management at every stage. Its professionally curated yeast bank provides breweries with customized, high-performance yeast strains—offering a dependable backbone for crafting a wide variety of alcoholic beverages.Thanit Apipatana, business advisor at Life Below Labs, said, “Brewing is evolving rapidly, and innovation starts with the right foundation. At Life Below Labs, we view yeast as more than just an ingredient; it’s the essential starting point for every exceptional beverage. We are dedicated to refining this foundation now, enabling brewers to experiment, create, and push boundaries later on without compromise.”Life Below Labs is currently focused on innovating new yeast strains for the future.About Life Below LabsLife Below Labs is a Thailand-based company that provides freshly propagated yeast solutions for craft breweries and beverage producers across Southeast Asia. Combining advanced microbiology expertise with innovative bioprocessing techniques, Life Below Labs delivers high-quality yeast tailored for superior flavor, consistency, and production flexibility. The company is led by founder and CEO Alan Edwards, who brings over a decade of microbiology experience to support breweries in creating exceptional beverages. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

HONG KONG, Apr 15, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – The latest Standard Chartered GBA Business Confidence Index (GBAI) jointly published by Standard Chartered and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) today indicated broad-based improvement in business sentiment in the region for the first quarter of 2025.The GBAI “current performance” index for business activity rose to 53.5 in Q1 from 50.7 prior – the highest since Q2-2024. Six of the eight index components rose quarter-on-quarter, and all previous sub-50 underperformers rallied back above the neutral mark, namely “capacity utilisation” (+3.2pts), “raw material inventory” (+9.0pts), “financing scale” (+3.2pts) and “profits” (+3.1pts).The GBAI “expectations” index for business activity improved in tandem with its “current performance” counterpart, to 54.3 in Q1 from 52.9 in Q4-2024. Encouragingly, seven of eight expectation sub-indices rose quarter-on-quarter, led by a 3.1 percentage point increase in “profits” and a 2.8 percentage point increase in “raw material inventory”.All the city sub-indices, be it “current performance” or “expectations”, rose quarter-on-quarter, with Shenzhen being the only exception. Hong Kong extended its rising “current performance” streak to four straight quarters, to 53.5; its “expectations” index jumped to 56.9 – bested only by Guangzhou – from 50.8 prior. Guangzhou’s current and expectation prints stood at 60.3 and 58.0, respectively, the highest among cities.This showed that GBA companies weathered the initial rounds of US tariff hikes (10%+10%) well, in part thanks to the DeepSeek breakthrough lifting market sentiment as well as the rising prospect of more policy stimulus from China’s policymakers. However, respondents’ more-upbeat outlook in February-March (when the Q1 survey was conducted) likely did not prepare them for recent events – US’ announcement of sweeping and sizeable reciprocal tariff hikes on China and most other countries.Kelvin Lau, Senior Economist, Greater China and North Asia, Standard Chartered, said: “Given the urgency to stabilise market sentiment following the tariff-induced sell-off, the likelihood of China cutting the reserve requirement ratio and/or policy rate (7-day reverse repo rate) in April has materially increased. We expect that both monetary and fiscal policies on the Mainland will stay supportive. Meanwhile, Hong Kong would need to ramp up short-term support to SMEs and continue to diversify its trade to facilitate more non-US trade corridors. Our next survey, to be conducted in May-June, should provide a better view of the readiness of GBA businesses to live with high tariffs.”More consumption boosts welcomedLooking ahead, 41% of respondents saw a positive impact from the consumption boosting initiatives announced by China in January. Meanwhile, 38% said the consumer goods trade-in programme would bring positive impact on their business. When asked what else the government could do to expand the consumption-supportive measures, the most popular suggestion was “relax market access for private sector and foreign investment to help boost services consumption”.Wing Chu, Principal Economist (Greater China Research Team), HKTDC, said: “Boosting domestic demand is one of the government’s top priorities, as highlighted in the Government Work Report delivered by Chinese Premier Li Qiang in March. More than 50% of respondents have indicated that they are either already well positioned to tap into the mainland consumer market or are currently expanding or planning to expand their operations to do so. Additional supportive measures from the government could further bolster their businesses.”About the GBAIThe GBAI is the first forward-looking quarterly survey in the market that looks at the business sentiment and synergistic effects in cities and industries across the GBA. It is compiled based on a survey of more than 1,000 companies in the GBA covering the manufacturing and trading, retail and wholesale, financial services, professional services and innovation and technology sectors. The index enables investors and businesses to better understand the current business climate, gauge future performance prospects and formulate their market strategies for the GBA.Related materialsStandard Chartered GBA Business Confidence Index Report: https://www.sc.com/hk/gba/gba-index-report/HKTDC Research: https://research.hktdc.com/en/article/MTk4MDY0MTYwOQ(From left) Kelvin Lau, Senior Economist, Greater China and North Asia, Standard Chartered, and Wing Chu, Principal Economist (Greater China Research Team), HKTDC, announced the latest GBA Business Confidence Index (GBAI) today (15 April 2025). Kelvin Lau, Senior Economist, Greater China and North Asia, Standard Chartered Wing Chu, Principal Economist (Greater China Research Team), HKTDCMedia enquiriesCorporate Affairs DepartmentStandard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited Flora Chiu Tel: (852) 3843 2285 Email: flora.chiu@sc.com Communications & Public Affairs DepartmentHKTDC Katy WongClayton Lauw Tel: (852) 2584 4524Tel: (852) 2584 4472Email: katy.ky.wong@hktdc.orgEmail: clayton.y.lauw@hktdc.orgAbout Standard CharteredWe are a leading international banking group, with a presence in 53 of the world’s most dynamic markets. Our purpose is to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, and our heritage and values are expressed in our brand promise, here for good.Standard Chartered PLC is listed on the London and Hong Kong stock exchanges.The history of Standard Chartered in Hong Kong dates back to 1859. It is currently one of the Hong Kong SAR’s three note-issuing banks. Standard Chartered incorporated its Hong Kong business on 1 July 2004, and now operates as a licensed bank in Hong Kong under the name of Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Standard Chartered PLC. For more stories and expert opinions please visit Insights at sc.com. Follow Standard Chartered on X, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.About HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Kuala Lumpur, Apr 17, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – April 16, CBL International Limited (NASDAQ: BANL) (the “Company” or “CBL”), the listing vehicle of Banle Group (“Banle” or “the Group”), a leading marine fuel logistic company in the Asia-Pacific region, today announced its annual financial results for the year ended December 31, 2024.Financial Performance OverviewThe company reported consolidated revenue of $592.52 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, marking a 35.9% increase from $435.90 million in 2023. This growth was primarily driven by a 38.1% increase in sales volume, supported by the addition of new customers during the year, expansion of our supply network to cover more ports, and a broader customer base that now includes bulk carriers and oil and gas tankers in addition to container liner operators.Due to challenging market conditions, the Company reported a net loss of $3.87 million in 2024, compared to a net income of $1.13 million in 2023, mainly attributed to a 25.5% decrease in gross profit to $5.37 million in 2024 from $7.21 million in 2023 and a 56.8% rise in operating expenses to $8.70 million in 2024 from $5.55 million in 2023. The Company adopted a volume-driven growth strategy that involved offering more competitive pricing in a market characterized by intensified competition and pricing pressure. While this approach supported increased sales volume and market share, it also contributed to narrower profit margins.In addition to reduced gross margins, the net loss was impacted by increased expenses for business expansion, biofuel operation, additional expenses to enhance ESG, and a rise in interest expenses. These were partially offset by a reduction in income tax expenses. The financial outcome reflects both the dynamic nature of the bunkering industry and the Company’s ongoing investment in client base development and geographic growth, which are expected to enhance long-term positioning as market conditions normalize.Earnings per share (EPS) reflected this, decrease to $(0.136) in 2024 from $0.045 in 2023. Cash and cash equivalents increased by 8.3% to $8.02 million as of December 31, 2024 from $7.40 million as of December 31, 2023.Business Expansion in Challenging TimesCBL International’s operational expansion was a key focus in 2024, particularly in a challenging industry environment marked by geopolitical tensions, such as the Red Sea crisis and broader Middle East tensions. The company grew its service network from 36 ports at the time of its IPO in March 2023 to over 60 ports by year-end 2024, covering Asia Pacific, Europe, Africa, and Central America. Revenue growth year-on-year was notable across China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, and South Korea.Key new ports included Mauritius, Panama, and India, enhancing its global reach. This expansion was supported by servicing nine of the world’s top 12 container shipping lines, representing nearly 60% of global container fleet capacity. The Company’s European expansion focused on strengthening cross-regional service offerings for Euro–Asia trade routes. Growth was supported by a stronger presence in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp (ARA) region and a new Ireland office established in late 2023, enhancing local sourcing capabilities.Customer diversification was another priority, with the share of non-container liners in total revenue increased, and sales concentration among the top five customers declined in fiscal year 2024.A significant highlight was the company’s push towards sustainability, with biofuel sales surging by 628.8% and volume by 603.0%. The introduction of B24 biofuel (76% fossil fuel, 24% used cooking oil methyl ester) in Hong Kong, China, and Malaysia reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 20%, supported by ISCC EU and ISCC Plus certifications secured in 2023. This aligns with global trends towards greener shipping solutions and positions CBL as a leader in sustainable fuel logistics.Strategically, CBL enhanced its IT systems, implementing real-time order tracking, data analytics, and workflow automation to improve efficiency. Credit risk management was strengthened, and working capital management improved with increased factoring facilities and a cash balance rise, navigating macroeconomic challenges through pricing strategies and port network adjustments. Additionally, CBL expanded its funding sources by accessing capital markets, such as private placement, increasing financial flexibility to support growth initiatives.Bullish Outlook and Customer Loyalty StrategyDespite the net loss, CBL’s management remains optimistic about the future, viewing current industry challenges as an opportunity to build resilience and enhance customer loyalty. While prudently evaluating the impact of the latest U.S. tariff policy, among other macro incidents such as geopolitical tensions, regulatory changes, and shifting global trade dynamics, on the economy and the bunkering sector, CBL believes its broad global network, primarily focused on intra-Asia and Euro-Asia trade routes, helps mitigate potential adverse effects. Since the Company has no operation on U.S. ports, the impact of such policies may be limited in the near future.The Company’s strategic expansion of ports, diversification of its client base, and commitment to sustainable initiatives are designed to position it for growth when market conditions improve. By investing in new ports and expanding relationships with key industry players, CBL aims to secure long-term partnerships that will strengthen its market position as global trade stabilizes and profitability improves.Management Commentary and Future OutlookDr. Teck Lim Chia, Chairman and CEO of CBL International Limited, stated, “We are confident in our strategy to expand our service network, maximize sales volume and explore sustainable offerings, even in these challenging times. Our investments in new ports, diversified clients, and sustainable fuels are building a foundation for future growth. We believe that by demonstrating our capabilities at present, we will earn customer loyalty that will yield substantial benefits as the market recovers, positioning CBL International for significant success in the years ahead.”Looking ahead, CBL remains focused on expanding its market presence, particularly in biofuels, and enhancing its global supply network. The company is committed to driving operational efficiency and delivering sustainable growth.Webcast DetailsCBL International Limited (Nasdaq: BANL) cordially invites you to participate in a webcast to discuss its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2024.About the Banle GroupCBL International Limited (Nasdaq: BANL) is the listing vehicle of Banle Group, a reputable marine fuel logistic company based in the Asia Pacific region that was established in 2015. We are committed to providing customers with one-stop solution for vessel refueling, which is referred to as bunkering facilitator in the bunkering industry. We facilitate vessel refueling mainly through local physical suppliers in over 60 major ports covering Belgium, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mauritius, Panama, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey and Vietnam, as of 16 April, 2025. The Group actively promotes the use of sustainable fuels and is awarded with the ISCC EU and ISCC Plus certifications.For more information about our company, please visit our website at: https://www.banle-intl.com.Forward-Looking StatementsCertain statements in this announcement are not historical facts but are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements generally are accompanied by words such as “believe,” “may,” “could,” “will,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “expect,” “plan,” “should,” “would,” “plan,” “future,” “outlook,” “potential,” “project” and similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding estimates and forecasts of other performance metrics and projections of market opportunity. They involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this press release and on current expectations of BANL’s management and are not predictions of actual performance. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as and must not be relied on by any investor as, a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and will differ from assumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of BANL. Some important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in any forward-looking statements could include changes in domestic and foreign business, fuel prices and tariffs, market, financial, political and legal conditions. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the Company's registration statement and other filings with the SEC.CBL INTERNATIONAL LIMITED (Incorporated in Cayman Islands with limited liabilities)For more information, please contact:CBL International Limited Email: investors@banle-intl.comStrategic Financial Relations Limited Shelly Cheng Tel: (852) 2864 4857 Iris Au Yeung Tel: (852) 2114 4913Email: sprg_cbl@sprg.com.hk Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

香港, 2025年4月16日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 在科技快速发展的今天，物流行业正迎来一场智慧化变革的浪潮。近日，行业领导者域塔物流科技（纳斯达克代码：RITR）携手人工智慧先驱NEXX，宣布再展开深度策略合作。双方将整合各自的资源优势，以人工智慧与具身智能技术，推出全港首个专为针对物流业运作而设计的人形机器人，彻底革新物流运作模式，开创未来智慧物流新生态。作为专注于物流资产的综合发展平台，域塔物流科技的房地产 + 物流科技（PLT）一站式方案，成功整合了从物流地产开发到服务提供的全产业链资源，输出引领行业潮流的尖端物流解决方案。在此次合作中，域塔物流科技凭借对物流业痛点的深刻洞察，为人形机器人「Adam」的研发指明方向，并提供生态圈内多样化的真实场景和需求，确保研发成果与实际作业无缝对接。域塔将NEXX在人工智慧领域的先进技术，特别是LLM大模型驱动的NEXXBot物流大脑，为「Adam」提供智慧物流的决策能力，通过于实际环境自主学习，优化「Adam」的动作控制中心的设计，透过先进控制演算法与高精度感测器技术，并由NEXXBot旗下的AI Agent去驱使「Adam」能精准执行搬运、分类及上架等复杂动作，极大提升物流作业效率。随着合作的深入推进，「Adam」即将在物流仓储场景中全面应用。凭借智慧化、自动化的作业方式，他将承担多场景货物搬运、分类、上架等核心任务，在智慧物流仓内担任更多角色，实现跨越式发展。同时，「Adam」的成功应用将成为行业智慧转型的典范，为整个物流行业树立新标杆，推动行业加速向智慧化、高效化迈进。双方期待通过此次合作，为全球物流业的智慧转型贡献独特的创新解决方案，真正实现全无人化操作，助力行业在全球范围内实现突破性发展。图片下载连结：http://bit.ly/3Y0mFA6关于域塔物流科技域塔物流科技于2024年于美国纳斯达克交易所成功上市，是家专注于物流资产的综合发展平台，也是房地产+物流科技（PLT）解决方案产业的先驱。域塔物流科技拥有无比的先驱优势，一站式的营运模式，加上深厚的业务知识和经验，建构出完善全面的客户基础，使集团得以稳步扩展。我们提供综合资产增值及物流科技的整合解决方案，连结资产、科技及物流业界，提升客户的营运效率及资产经济效益，实现产业的全面融合。关于NEXXNEXX是物流大模型与AI智能体的科技公司，致力于重塑智慧物流与供应链管理。自主研发的AI智能体NEXXBot，由NEXX自研的垂直大模型NEXX语言模型（NexxLM）赋能，能够理解、制定并执行复杂的仓库运营任务，仅需简单的自然语言指令即可完成操作。 NEXX AI智能体不仅具备智慧调度、需求预测、自动优化等核心能力，还能结合多模态资料分析与强化学习演算法，持续提升物流运作效率。其代理式AI架构打破传统软体限制，实现弹性营运与即时智慧决策，协助企业降本增效。在这个长期落后的行业中，NEXX正在引领变革之路，迈向更智慧、更永续的未来。 Copyright 2025 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.

SAN DIEGO, CA, Apr 17, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is pleased to announce two businesses that it will invest in from the inaugural Blue Magic Netherlands (BMN) event last November: Emergent Swarm Solutions and Saluqi Motors."The technologies presented by Emergent and Saluqi really stood out to us, and we're proud to be working with them," said Brad Lunn, managing director for GA-ASI. "I expect several other companies from the Blue Magic Netherlands event to emerge and we hope to make additional announcements in the near future."At the Blue Magic investment and innovation conference in the Netherlands, GA-ASI and its partners heard pitches from innovative Dutch companies about the important technologies they are developing. The event was organized collaboratively between GA-ASI, the Dutch Ministry of Defense, the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs, Brainport Development in Eindhoven, and Brabant Development Agency (BOM). The key areas of focus were Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Autonomy, Advanced Materials, Sensors, Advanced Manufacturing, and Space. Close to 50 companies applied and after reviewing the applications, 16 companies were selected to pitch their capabilities.Emergent Swarm Solutions and Saluqi Motors were selected by GA-ASI to make investments after both companies made compelling pitches about their respective technologies at the BMN event and following months of detailed business and technology discussions with the two companies.Emergent Swarm Solutions develops innovative software solutions for autonomous flight and intelligent, decentralized swarming capabilities for a variety of unmanned vehicles. GA-ASI is partnering with Emergent to develop critical autonomy skills for GA-ASI's current and future portfolio of aircraft."It is a pleasure to partner with General Atomics to develop and deploy our autonomy and swarming capabilities on the current and next generation of unmanned aircraft," said Lennart Bult, Co-founder and Managing Director at Emergent Swarm Solutions. "Collaborating with the General Atomics team has been a fantastic experience, and we look forward to delivering advanced capabilities through this partnership."Saluqi Motors builds high-density motors with integrated electronics that significantly increase power and torque in small packages, which is well-suited for airborne platforms. GA-ASI is partnering with Saluqi to qualify their existing products within the strict environmental demands of aerospace applications and to develop new products for specific applications."We are deeply honored to be selected by GA-ASI from such a strong field of innovative companies," said Matthijs de Haan, CEO at Saluqi Motors. "Our ultra-compact and high-performance motors are engineered to meet the demanding requirements of aerospace applications. This collaboration enables us to further validate our technology and develop new solutions for the defense and aerospace industries."GA-ASI is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems and related mission systems. The company hosted its first Blue Magic event in 2019 in Belgium, with subsequent events held in 2020, 2021, and 2023. GA-ASI is delivering eight MQ-9A aircraft to the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF)."GA-ASI is committed to continue working with the Dutch government and Dutch industry in supporting the growth of technology innovation in the Netherlands. GA-ASI anticipates holding additional BMN events in the near future," Lunn added.About GA-ASIGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., is the world's foremost builder of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Logging more than 8 million flight hours, the Predator® line of UAS has flown for over 30 years and includes MQ-9A Reaper®, MQ-1C Gray Eagle® 25M, MQ-20 Avenger®, and MQ-9B SkyGuardian®/SeaGuardian®. The company is dedicated to providing long-endurance, multi-mission solutions that deliver persistent situational awareness and rapid strike.For more information, visit www.ga-asi.com.Avenger, EagleEye, Gray Eagle, Lynx, Predator, Reaper, SeaGuardian, and SkyGuardian are trademarks of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries.Contact InformationGA-ASI Media Relationsasi-mediarelations@ga-asi.com(858) 524-8101SOURCE: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.